Who is Jim Parsons?

Early life

Born in 1973, Parsons was born in Houston, Texas.

He began acting while at school, going on to study theatre at university and then moved to New York to pursue his career.

Career

After beginning his career with television roles, Parsons got his big break in 2007 when he was cast in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory. It became one of the biggest shows on television, running until 2019.

Personal life

Parsons began speaking publicly about his sexuality in 2012. In 2013, he married his long-term partner Todd Spiewak.